Question

Catherine ran 1/2 of a mile yesterday.

Shane ran 7 times as many miles as Catherine.

Shane ran ___ mile(s) more than Catherine.

Answer 1

3.5

Explanation:

1/2 times 7 is 3.5

Answer 2

Shane ran 3 miles more than Catherine.

Explanation:

Shane= 7 x Catherine's amount aka 1/2 = 7 x 1/2 = 7/2

you find the difference, so you have to find the difference between the two, or 7/2 - 1/2 = 6/2. Or three miles